Wounded Heart (Heart Series #1)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Simula nang nagkausap kami ni mommy tungkol sa mga Gallo, medyo nag-iba ang turing ko kay Thea. We're not really that close but because of what mom said, it added gap between us. Though, I'm not sure if she knew about this. Parang wala namang issue sa kanya 'yong pagiging Dixon ko at pagiging Gallo niya. It seems like she only cares about the pageant where we are to compete with each other.

"Guys, baka late ako makauwi mamaya, huh. Start na kasi ng practice for the contest."

"Oo nga, ako rin," dugtong ni Thea. Okay lang kaya talaga sa kanya?

"So, magkalaban pa pala tayo ngayon, Trixie," she looked at me. I don't know what she meant by that. Did she meant about the contest? Or baka katulad ng sinasabi ni mommy? Damn, I'm starting to overthink.

"Ah, oo. Sa pageant." I answered. She just nodded and proceed to the court for the practice. Sumunod na rin ako.

"Everyone, proceed na kayo sa in-assign kong pwesto sa inyo pagtugtog ng music. Is that clear?" tanong ng instructor.

"Yes po!" sagot namin.

Sa pila, mauuna si Thea sa akin dahil sa kanang banda siya naka-pwesto. Medyo huli naman kong lalabas dahil sa gitna ako. Saktong-sakto para mas makita ako ng mga judge.

"Ms. Cruz! Ayusin mo ang lakad! Lagi kang muntik madapa!" sigaw ng instructor. Napatingin tuloy ako kay Thea na nakatingin din pala sa'kin at kita sa mukha niya ang inis.

Well, kahit sino naman yata ay maiinis kung puro mali ang magagawa mo. But then, it was no one's fault but her.

"Okay, next!" Halata rin kay Ms. Jaxien na pagod na siya dahil paulit-ulit ang pagpapaliwanag niya sa mga gagawin.

Ako na ang sunod na rumampa. I showed them my signature walk and everyone clapped. Some students who were watching us also cheered for me. I felt more confident because lf that.

"Okay, that's enough," saway ni Ms. Jaxien. " Very good, Ms. Dixon," puri niya sa'kin. I thanked her for that.

Medyo matagal din inabot ang practice. Nagliligpit na ako ng mga gamit nang nilapitan ako muli ni Ms. Jaxien. "You did a great job today, Ms. Dixon. Practice pa lang 'yan, what more on sa contest proper. I didn't know you were this good! You're really a Dixon," She tapped my shoulder. Those statements made my heart flutter.

I answered, "Thank you so much for that, Ms. Jaxien! It's really my passion so I always practice to get better and better," sagot ko sa kanya habang nakangiti.

"Ate Jaxien na lang. I am just a year older than you. Anyways, mauna na 'ko. Keep it up!" Nagpaalam na rin ako at umalis.

Before I leave the court, I saw Thea intently looking at me. Para bang may masama siyang binabalak o iniisip. Maybe tama nga si mommy, I should be extra careful with her.

Umuwi na rin agad ako sa bahay. Pagod na rin naman ako at wala na akong dapat gawin sa school.

"Trixie, there you are!" mommy greeted me as soon as I arrived.

"Uhm, why mom?" I also noticed na madaming tao sa living room.

"Our designer is here! You will have fittings today for your gown and costume. Malapit na ang contest, you should be ready by now." Oh right! Malapit na nga ang contest.

"Hi, hija. So here our my designs. Pumili ka ng gusto mo but If you don't like any of these, puwede kitang gawan ng gusto mo," Ms. Rose said.

I need three outfits for the contest; for the production number, for the talent portion, and for the Q&A.